I’m sure that by now you’ve seen Jessica Harrison’s tattooed porcelain figurines, because why not? They’re awesome and because of it, have made their way around the blogs. As someone who grew up seeing these type of antique objects and has…
I’m sure that by now you’ve seen Jessica Harrison’s tattooed porcelain figurines, because why not? They’re awesome and because of it, have made their way around the blogs. As someone who grew up seeing these type of antique objects and has…
These mysterious drawings by French artist Kevin Lucbert pique my curiosity. They are a little strange, hinting at another world beyond what we can see. The artist uses blank space to his advantage and the fully-colored areas only make it look…
I love these beautiful, ornately illustrated textiles by artist Klaus Haapaniemi. Together with designer Mia Wallenius, they use fine materials to create luxury pillows, throws, scarves, and more. Their approach is influenced by nature and Finnish folklore. It’s a modern twist on…
I was in New York this past weekend (check out the awesome Airbnb I stayed in via my Instagram), and the four hour bus ride gave the me the opportunity to get some embroidery done. I still have a long ways to…
I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve gotten a manicure. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t admire the heck out of all the crazy cool things that people put on their nails. Seriously, tiny works of…
Klara Kristalova is a sculptor who mostly works ceramics that have captivated me with their beautiful grotesqueness. She fashions a lot of busts that feature something odd about them, including moth and masks that are attached to their faces. The narrative…
Since yesterday featured some collaged houses, why not continue the trend? Nancy Liang is an Australian-based illustrator whose proves my theory that kraft paper is the best thing to draw on. I love how graphite looks on it, and Liang’s gestural marks…
Buildings and thread. Two things I love. Oh, and collage too. Given these preferences, it’s no surprise that I really enjoy the work of Happy Red Fish, aka Hagar Vardimon-van Heummen. This Amsterdam based designer adores the combination of paper…
You might know Erin Zingré as the talented lady who illustrated the awesome header at the top of my blog’s page (prints available). But, she’s also produced two zines that I love and want to share with you today. The Beasts of…
If you couldn’t guess, today’s round up focuses on paper, and those who use it to create cool things. Some are illustrative and others are sculptural, but all of the artists and illustrators featured here wield the Exacto knife like a pro. Happy weekend, ya’ll!